Il y a peu d'honnetes femmes qui ne soient lasses de leur metier.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Few honest women remain content with their daily routine.
- In plain terms
- Many virtuous women grow tired of their usual life.
- What can you take from it?
- Even good lives can feel tedious over time.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What parts of life feel repetitive?
- What would refresh your routine?
Another view
This generalizes based on one era's view of women's roles.
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